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Find the cheapest month to fly from Izmir to Istanbul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Izmir to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in May.

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Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Izmir to Istanbul? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Izmir to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundC$66
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time1 hr, 18 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week522

Finding cheap flights from Izmir to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Istanbul: Istanbul Sabiha and Istanbul.
The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Izmir to Istanbul is C$66. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 17 minutes is the average flight time from Izmir to Istanbul.
Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines and Air Serbia fly direct from Izmir to Istanbul.
There are 522 flights per week flying from Izmir to Istanbul, as of April 2024.
The cheapest month to fly from Izmir to Istanbul is usually May.
If you're flying from Izmir Airport, the cheapest airport near Istanbul is Istanbul Sabiha – which is 30.3 km away from the center of Istanbul. We've found flights to this airport from C$66.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Izmir Airport to Istanbul on Thursday, May 2, 2024.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 17 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Istanbul but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In April, the average temperature is usually around 12°C. August is typically the warmest month in Istanbul, when it usually averages around 27°C. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is December.
Currently, Pegasus Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

Flying from Izmir to Istanbul is one of the most common domestic trips within Turkey. Each week, 388 flights leave İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB) and land at either Istanbul Atatürk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW). Several airlines offer direct flights since the trip only takes one hour by air. It's also possible to get extremely low prices on plane tickets.

Use Skyscanner to find the best deals on airfare between Izmir Airport and Istanbul. Price Alerts can send you email notifications on seat sales and price drops, while the Cheapest Month search shows you the most affordable times to travel. If you prefer to book over cell phone or tablet, Skyscanner created a free travel app--just for you.

Inside: İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB)

Sitting 18 km away from İzmir, Adnan Menderes Airport is a modest international airport. It hosts two terminals on-site, an older terminal for domestic flights and a newer facility for worldwide travel. Izmir is only Turkey's fifth busiest airport, but it's well-connected to public transportation and offers many advantages to travellers.

Inside, you'll find an absolutely gigantic duty-free store, plus a decent assortment of boutiques and dining options. Most of the food vendors are located in the international departures area, however. There's also the Millennium Lounge for first-class and business travellers to relax and enjoy complimentary refreshments before boarding.

Check-In: İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB)

Since Izmir to Istanbul is a domestic flight, you only need to arrive an hour early at İzmir's Adnan Menderes Airport. Major airlines will usually let travellers begin the check-in process online, up to 24 hours prior to departure. To board the plane, passengers must present a valid passport. Additional photo ID may also be required.

Airports in Istanbul, Turkey

Istanbul Atatürk Airport (IST)

Located on the European side of the city, Istanbul Atatürk Airport is the country's biggest airport. It hosts direct flights from Izmir with the following carriers: AtlasGlobal, Onur Air, Pegasus Airlines, and Turkish Airlines. These airplanes all disembark into IST's domestic terminal. At 24 km west of Downtown Istanbul, this airport is easily accessible by subway, bus, or car.

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)

Unlike IST, Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is situated on the Asian side of Istanbul, 35 km southeast of the city centre. It's Istanbul's second main airport. Flight companies, Pegasus Airlines, SunExpress, and Turkish Airlines, all offer non-stop trips from Izmir Airport. These airplanes disembark into SAW's single terminal, which accommodates both domestic and international flights. To reach Istanbul's city centre, the airport is connected to the M4 metro line, taxi services, and Shuttlebuses E10 and E11.

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